It is with great pride that we continue to welcome students, parents, volunteers, board members, sponsors, donors and audience members alike to take part in our mission to enrich the community through the performing arts. We have many people to thank for our continued success: from Gordon and Betsy Argo whose initial vision and daring it was to convert the Town Hall into a Playhouse, to John and Elizabeth Kelly whose vision of a school for the performing arts resident in that Playhouse, to the incorporators, subsequent board members and volunteers whose dedication and hard work have ensured our survival. Add to that a consistently outstanding and dedicated faculty and most importantly the very life blood of our organization…the students, parents, performers and audience members alike who continue to sustain the dream of those founders.

As we begin another busy year of classes in dance, music, theatre, outreach residencies, workshops, assemblies, main stage Playhouse and School productions as well as informal in class demonstrations and presentations, I am left with the clear understanding of one thing. This venerable institution survives because of what it continues to offer this community. Music, dance, drama, and the opportunity to find it within yourself and share it is a magic like no other. Long may we pursue this noble adventure and keep the possibilities and dreams alive for generations to come.

Performance
Performance experience is crucial in the development of all performing artists and this school produces 3 major productions annually. A Holiday production, Spring Dance program, and Tap Night and More are built to showcase the talents of our students as they are developing. Our Playhouse offers unique opportunities to participate in a variety of productions as actors, singers, dancers, musicians, backstage crew and set, lighting and costume support crew. The summer Children’s Theatre production offers participants a chance to perform weekly during July and August. Between our playhouse and school we are proud of the variety and sheer breadth of potential performance experience those interested can receive.

Workshops
Be sure to watch our website for special workshops taking place throughout the year in dance, music and drama.

APA Sponsors

Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the region’s designated arts agency, ensures the vibrancy of our cultural community by supporting, promoting, celebrating and strengthening the arts throughout the year.

Cape Cod 5 Charitable Foundation
The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Trust was founded in 1998, and is committed to serving the needs of the Cape and Island community. This private Foundation is funded by its namesake bank, providing community banking since 1855.

Cape Cod Magazine
Cape Cod Magazine (Lighthouse Media Group) is a devoted sponsor of arts and entertainment on Cape Cod. They produce Cape Cod Magazine, Cape Cod Guide and other fine publications available by subscription or at newsstands across the Cape and South Shore

Massachusetts Cultural Council
a state agency that promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.